Part 1Roman Empire Overview Use the Internet information linked below to answer the basic questions of who? what? where? when? why? and how? This information is just for your background foundation. Only spend about 10 minutes looking at the Odyssey Online resource.
Part 2 Daily Life A funny thing happened on the way to the forum. I found this old invitation inviting relatives to a house party in Gaul. I wonder what their house looked like and what was on the menu. - The Ghost of Julius Cesar
1. It is important to understand what family life was like in Ancient Rome. For example: - What was life like in a Roman Family? - Did the Romans go to school? - What sort of food did they eat? - What types of clothes did they wear? 2. Go to the web link below link and read through the information about families and children in Ancient Rome on the web site. 3. (Task A) Take the quiz on the bottom of the web page.
Part 3The Roman Army In my day, I was one of the greatest Roman generals. It's not easy commanding an army of young men. I had to pay them in gold and salt. A good soldier was considered the "salt of the earth," and without question they worked themselves to the bone. - The Ghost of Julius Cesar
1. It is important to understand the life of a Roman soldier. Use the following link to find the information you need. 2. (Task B) Complete The Roman Army Organization Chart.
Part 4The Roman Leaders I consider myself the first and best leader of the empire, but I have to admit the empire would not have lasted as long as it did without my followers. I understand that there were five good emperors who followed me. Tell me what you think. - The Ghost of Julius Cesar
1. Use the web link below to learn about several Roman Emperors. 2. Use the links to READ about each of the five emperors listed below before you begin to record your information on the template.
3. (Task C) Write a brief summary of the 5 rulers
Nerva (c. A.D. 30-A.D. 98)
Trajan (c. A.D. 53-A.D, 117)
Antoninius Pius (A.D. 86-A.D. 161
Hadrian (A.D. 76-138)
Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180)
4. (Task D) Choose one of the five "good emperors" you just finished researching to create a postage stamp and design a coin to commemorate that leader. Use the facts about your emperor in a creative way in your design. Use the web link below to view actual coins depicting Roman Rulers.
Part 5Roman Architecture All this traveling around Rome has left me tired and dirty. I really need to take a bath and relax by the pool at the club. - The Ghost of Julius Cesar
1. (Task E) The Ancient Romans were also known as "Great Builders." They actually invented cement which was one of the reasons they were able to build so many amazing structures. Use the following link to complete the architecture Org chart.
Part 6Entertainment Oh sure, other Caesar's who followed me had to think of entertaining ways to keep the Plebeians happy by providing "bread and circus." So let's do as the Romans do and head for the coliseum. - The Ghost of Julius Cesar
1. (Task F) For this task you will use the web book “You Wouldn't Want To Be a Roman Gladiator!” by John Malam. Read your template before you start to read the web book.
Remember to click the next button in the right side bar of the screen in order to turn the pages of the book. Read each page from the beginning starting with the chapter "Your fate awaits."
Part 7The fall of Rome I can't believe Nero let Rome burn while playing his fiddle. All my work went up in smoke. What a waste of an empire. Here's what happened. - The Ghost of Julius Cesar
1. (Task G- Final Task) Many things lead to the decline of the Roman Empire. Use the link below to complete the fall of Rome Org Chart.